Sr Automation Engineer

Dexcom Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global growth opportunities

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Industry-leading employer

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Malaysia (Penang) to support automated manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring reliable, efficient, and compliant production operations.

You will collaborate with Process and Equipment Engineers on installation, validation, troubleshooting, and scale-up activities. The role emphasizes equipment performance optimization, technology deployment, audit readiness, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Able to interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic components in industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, especially Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics.
• Experience with machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in automation system design, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance for automated systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to productivity.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reliability and process capability.
• Execute testing, verification, and validation for new equipment and technologies.
• Develop and maintain equipment and validation documentation to quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions and process transfers.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics maintenance

Machine vision

Industrial protocols

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Meet the team:

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting automated manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes, and technology deployment activities to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant production operations. This position partners closely with Process and Equipment Engineers to support equipment installation, validation, troubleshooting, process sustainment, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role contributes to manufacturing scale-up activities, equipment and process performance optimization, technology implementation, audit readiness, and operational excellence objectives.

Where you come in:

• Provide technical expertise in the engineering, design, installation, commissioning, and start-up of automation systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize production downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities for automated manufacturing systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve equipment reliability, process capability, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Execute testing, verification, and validation activities for new equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing technologies.
• Develop and maintain equipment, control system, and validation documentation in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, process transfers, and manufacturing expansion projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven problem-solving methodologies.

What makes you successful:

• Able to interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic components, including their functions and applications in industrial automation systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting and diagnostics; experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of HMI/SCADA experience is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotic systems, including operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet, or Modbus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing automation, control systems, and equipment integration in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

What you'll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

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